ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ ELA ] |
research , presentations , seminars , and independent reading Instructional Focus : Writing and language exploration , critical thinking
CP English 11 [ CPHS Only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 10 , Honors English 10 or Honors Social Studies 10 / English 10 Block Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Develop student expression ( oral and written )
• Introduce students to a range of literary and nonliterary works , with a focus of American literature and informational texts .
• Develop the ability for detailed analysis
• Academic writing skills Projects , activities etc .: analysis essays , research projects , oral presentations , seminars , independent reading , close readings of diverse texts .
AP English Language and Composition [ AP exam is in May each year ] Intended Audience : Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Reading texts from a variety of periods , disciplines and rhetorical contexts
• Build skills in analyzing writer ’ s purpose and use of rhetorical techniques .
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects , Activities , etc .: Various challenging writing and reading assignments
Instructional Focus : Faster pace and independent work ; College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution .
Contemporary Writers Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 , AP English Language and Composition , or CP English 11 ( CPHS only ) Intended Audience : Grade 12 students Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit Note : This is one of four possible trimester courses students can select to fulfill one half of the English 12 requirement . Students will complete any two of the four choice courses for full English 12 credit . Major Outcomes :
• Read and analyze a variety of contemporary texts , focusing on how contemporary texts can help people better understand human experience and the world around them .
• Write daily , with a wide variety of writing experiences , especially focusing on literacy themes and connections .
• Develop language skills ( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Develop skills in listening and speaking in small groups , full-class seminars and presentations .
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Projects / Activities : book clubs , Socratic seminars , research to support study of contemporary authors , and presentations . Instructional Focus : Teachers will create daily reading , writing and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to contemporary issues and texts . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
Humanities : Creation and Expression Prerequisite / Selection process : English 11 , AP English Language and Composition , or CP English 11 ( CPHS only ) Intended Audience : Grade 12 students Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit Note : This is one of four possible trimester courses students can select to fulfill one half of the English 12 requirement . Students will complete any two of the four choice courses for full English 12 credit . Major Outcomes :
• Read and view a wide variety of artifacts from different societies and time periods to examine how an author ’ s purpose , bias , or perspective impact those artifacts .
• Explore what the artifacts reveal about the human experience , as well as how those artifacts have influenced later creations .
• Write daily , with a wide variety of writing experiences , especially focusing on reflection and connections .
• Develop language skills ( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Develop skills in listening and speaking in small groups , full-class seminars and presentations .
Projects / Activities : book clubs , Socratic seminars , group research projects , presentations , and personal museum capstones . Instructional Focus : Teachers will create daily reading , writing , and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to different forms of expression and how they connect to cultures and societies . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
Graphic Novels Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 , AP English Language and Composition or CP English 11 ( CPHS only ) Intended Audience : Grade 12 students Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit c Note : This is one of four possible trimester courses students can select to fulfill one half of the English 12 requirement . Students will complete any two of the four choice courses for full English 12 credit . Major Outcomes :
• Read and analyze a variety of graphic novels ,
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comics , and traditional prose texts , focusing on the impact of using a specific genre or format .
• Write daily , with a wide variety of writing experiences , especially focusing on reflection and analyzing a specific theme across multiple texts .
• Develop language skills ( including expanding vocabulary and examining voice and style ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Develop skills in listening and speaking in small groups , full-class seminars , and presentations .
Projects / Activities : book clubs , Socratic seminars , digital graphic memoirs , research related to book club texts , and presentations . Instructional Focus : Teachers will create daily reading , writing , and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to graphic novels and the human experience . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
Real World English : Technical Reading and Writing Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 , AP English Language and Composition , or CP English 11 ( CPHS only ) Intended Audience : Grade 12 students Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit Note : This is one of four possible trimester courses students can select to fulfill one half of the English 12 requirement . Students will complete any two of the four choice courses for full English 12 credit . Major outcomes :
• Read complex technical and informational texts effectively .
• Write daily , with a wide variety of writing experiences , especially focusing on writing for the workplace and daily life .
• Develop language skills ( including expanding vocabulary ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Communicate effectively in print and through media .
Projects / Activities : book clubs , research about a chosen career path , presentations , and Socratic seminars . Instructional Focus : Teachers will create daily reading , writing , and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to technical reading and writing . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
AP Literature and Composition [ AndHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Intended Audience : Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 12
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